Broken Emergent Spike on 'Golden Urchin': Sheath Trapping

Spike Trapped in Leaf Sheath, Severed by Stress

Leaf sheaths sometimes trap emerging spikes. Not your fault—you didn't know.

Prognosis

• Won't rebloom from same sheath.
• May send new spike through another sheath on same pseudobulb.
• 'Golden Urchin' unregistered—likely unnamed hybrid.

Future Prevention

• Watch for cramped spikes in sheaths.
• Carefully slit sheath to release.
• Avoid water in sheaths.

Margaret, painful lesson but valuable. Next time you'll catch it early.